A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2804603 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2806000 epoch_slot_no: 19600 block_no: 2804472 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3253 time: 2019-07-05 10:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93d20a3044c4ddfcb65ba72c0701b0f4f07f255c2f37506d24c4c9d5d8e68b07Block Operator
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